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Finished Size

Finished Size: 16inches

Gauge: Not essential for Project

Notes:

The actual size of your hook doesn't really matter, as long as your hook and yarn choices result

in tight even stitches. Crocheting too loosely, or using too large of a hook for the yarn

weight, will result in the stuffing showing through.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Each round is written in the following format

Sc, inc (18) --- as an example

This means when working through project the instructions will repeat unless otherwise

indicated. The numbers in ( ) at the end of each round or row, indicates the total number of

stitches that should be in that round or row. Each round is worked in a continuous spiral you

will not need to join rounds. For further tips there is a General Instructions page at the end of

the pattern

It's highly recommended that you read through the pattern completely before beginning to

familiarize yourself with the entire process

Skill Level: Intermediate

Yarn: RED HEART Super Saver White Knit Picks Solstice Heather I love this yarn Turquise Dark City Blue Crochet Hook: US 7 (4.5mm) Additional Materials Yarn Needle, Felt for eyes & cutie mark, Polyfil,

Abbreviations ch chain sc single crochet dec single crochet 2 stitches in front loops together inc single crochet 2 stitches in same sc sl st slip stitch st(s) stitch(es) tog together

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Head

Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 6inc (12)

Rnd 3 Sc, inc (18)

Rnd 4 5sc, inc (21)

Rnd 5-7 Sc around (21)

Rnd 8 6sc, inc (24)

Rnd 9 Sc around (24)

Rnd 10 (sc, inc) x4; 16sc (28)

Rnd 11 (2sc, inc) x4; 16sc (32)

Rnd 12 (3sc, inc) x4, 16sc (36)

Rnd 13 8 sc, inc (40)

Rnd 14 9sc, inc (44)

Rnd 15 10sc, inc (48)

Rnd 16 15 sc, inc, 22 sc, inc, 9sc (50)

Rnd 17 12 sc, inc, 25sc, inc, 11sc (52)

Rnd 18-19 Sc around (52)

Rnd 20 (6 sc, dec) x6; 4sc (46)

Rnd 21 (5sc, dec) x6; 4sc (40)

Rnd 22 4sc, (4 sc, dec) x6 (34)

Rnd 23 3sc, dec, 8sc, dec, 8sc, dec, 9sc (31)

Rnd 24 8sc, dec, 8sc, dec, 9sc, dec (28)

Rnd 25 7sc, dec, 7sc, dec, 8sc, dec (25) Start stuffing

Rnd 26 3sc, dec (20) Rnd 27 2sc, dec (15) Rnd 29 Sc, dec (10) Rnd 30 5dec (5) Sl st 1 and fasten off, leaving long tail to close up 5-st hole

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Neck Pick up 30 stitches

around the head.

To start just insert

your hook into the head

and pull up like any other

round.

Work stitches around and connect the circle.

Rnd 1-3 Sc around (30)

Rnd 4 14sc, 2inc, 14sc (32)

Rnd 5 Sc around (32)

Rnd 6 15sc, 2inc, 15sc (34)

Rnd 7 Sc around (34)

Rnd 8 13sc, 2inc, 13sc (36)

Rnd 9 Sc around (36)

Rnd 10 14sc, 2inc, 14sc (38)

Rnd 11 Sc around (38)

Sl st and fasten off, leaving long tail for

sewing. Stuff the neck firmly and sew to the

body. The larger part of the body is the back

end.

Ears (Make 2)

Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 2sc, inc (8)

Rnd 3 3sc, inc (10)

Rnd 4 3sc, 2inc (14)

Rnd 5 5sc, 2inc (18)

Rnd 6 2sc, dec, 3sc, 2inc, 8sc, inc (20)

Rnd 7 2sc, dec, 15sc, inc (20)

Rnd 8 Dec, 2sc, dec, sc, inc, 11sc, inc (20)

Rnd 9 3sc, dec, 14sc, inc (20)

Sl st and fasten off, leaving long tail for

sewing. Sew open end tog. Attach the ears

to either side of the head

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Body

Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 6inc (12)

Rnd 3 Sc, inc (18)

Rnd 4 2sc, inc (24)

Rnd 5 3sc, inc (30)

Rnd 6 4sc, inc (36)

Rnd 7 5sc, inc (42)

Rnd 8 6sc, inc (48)

Rnd 9-13 Sc around (48)

Rnd 14 14sc, dec (45)

Rnd 15-16 Sc around (45)

Rnd 17 13sc, dec (42)

Rnd 18-19 Sc around (42)

Rnd 20 12sc, dec (39)

Rnd 21 Sc around (39)

Rnd 22 11sc, dec (36)

Rnd 23 Sc around (36)

Rnd 22 10sc, dec (33)

Rnd 23-26 Sc around (33)

Rnd 27 9sc, dec (30)

Start stuffing

Rnd 28-31 Sc around (30)

Rnd 32 3sc, dec (24)

Rnd 33 2sc, dec (18)

Rnd 34 Sc, dec (12)

Rnd 35 6dec (6)

Sl st 1 and fasten off, leaving long tail to

close up 6-st hole

Horn

Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 Sc around (6)

Rnd 3 2sc, inc (8)

Rnd 4 Sc around (8)

Rnd 5 3sc, inc (10)

Rnd 6 Sc around (10)

Rnd 7 4sc, inc (12)

Rnd 8 Sc around (12)

Rnd 9 5sc, inc (14)

Rnd 10-11 Sc around (14)

Sl st and fasten off, leaving long tail for

sewing. Sew the horn to the top of the head

in between the ears

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Front Feet (Make 2)

Use Dark City Blue

Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 6inc (12)

Rnd 3 Sc, inc (18)

Rnd 4 2sc, inc (24)

Rnd 5 7sc, inc (27)

Rnd 6 12sc, 2inc; Sc around (29)

Rnd 7 13sc, dec; Sc around (28)

Rnd 8 12sc, dec; Sc around (27)

Rnd 9 Sc around (27)

Change to White

Rnd 10 11sc, dec; Sc around (26)

Rnd 11 10sc, dec; Sc around (25)

Rnd 12 9sc, dec; Sc around (24)

Rnd 13 8sc, dec; Sc around (23)

Rnd 14 7sc, dec; Sc around (22)

Rnd 15 6sc, dec; Sc around (21)

Rnd 16-17 Sc around (21)

Rnd 18 5sc, dec; Sc around (20)

Rnd 19-20 Sc around (20)

Rnd 21 4sc, dec; Sc around (19)

Rnd 22-23 Sc around (19)

Rnd 24 3sc, dec; Sc around (18)

Rnd 25-26 Sc around (18)

Rnd 27 2sc, dec; Sc around (17)

Rnd 28-29 Sc around (17)

Rnd 30 Sc, dec; Sc around (16)

Switch to flat rows for 31-32. This is making

a flap for the leg to stay secured to the side

of the body.

Row 31 6sc, ch1 turn (6)

Row 32 Sc across (6)

Sl st and fasten off, leaving long tail for

sewing. Stuff before sewing to body

For the other leg just ch1 and turn at the end

of Rnd 30. This will be the start of Row 31.

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Back Legs (Make 2)

Do same as front feet up until rnd 27 (17)

Rnd 28-29 Sc, dec, 2sc, (Sc, inc)x3,

2sc, 2dec (17)

Rnd 30 3sc, inc, 12sc, inc (19)

Rnd 31 4sc, inc, 13sc, inc (21)

Rnd 32 5sc, inc, 14sc, inc (23)

Rnd 33 6sc, inc, 15sc, inc (25)

Now you will work in flat rows.

Rnd 34 7sc, inc, 5sc (14)

Ch 1 turn Sc in 1st sc from the start

Row 35 6sc, inc, 7sc (15)

Ch 1 turn Sc in 1st sc from the start

Row 36 8sc, inc, 6sc (16)

Ch1 turn Sc in 1st sc from the start

Row 37 7sc, inc, 8sc

Sl st and fasten off, leaving long tail for

sewing.

Opposite Leg

Turn your leg at the start of row 29 and

follow the same directions. Stuff before

sewing to body

Foot Fringe

Fringe 1 and 5

Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 Sc, inc (9)

Rnd 3 2sc, inc (12)

Rnd 4 3sc, inc (15)

Rnd 5 Sc round (15)

Flatten and Sc through both layers

Fringe 2 and 4

Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 Sc, inc (9)

Rnd 3 2sc, inc (12)

Rnd 4 Sc around (12)

Flatten and Sc through both layers

Fringe 3

Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 Sc, inc (9)

Rnd 3 Sc around (9)

Flatten and Sc through both layers

Connect Fringe 1-5 in that order. Sl and

fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

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Tail

Stripe 1

Use Dark City Blue

Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 4sc, 2inc (8)

Rnd 3 6sc, 2inc (10)

Rnd 4 8sc, 2inc (12)

Rnd 5 10sc, 2inc (14)

Rnd 6 12sc, 2inc (16)

Rnd 7 14sc, 2inc (18)

Rnd 8-33 Sc around (18)

Rnd 34 4sc, dec (15)

Rnd 35 Sc around (15)

Rnd 36 3sc, dec (12)

Rnd 37 Sc around (12)

Rnd 38 2sc, dec (9)

Flatten and Sc through both layers

Stripe 2

Use Solstice Heather

Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 4sc, 2inc (8)

Rnd 3 6sc, 2inc (10)

Rnd 4 8sc, 2inc (12)

Rnd 5 10sc, 2inc (14)

Rnd 6 12sc, 2inc (16)

Rnd 7 14sc, 2inc (18)

Rnd 8-35 Sc around (18)

Rnd 36 4sc, dec (15)

Rnd 37 Sc around (15)

Rnd 38 3sc, dec (12)

Rnd 39 Sc around (12)

Rnd 40 2sc, dec (9)

Flatten and Sc through both layers

Stripe 3

Use Turquise

Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 2sc, 2inc, 2sc (8)

Rnd 3 3sc, 2inc, 3sc (10)

Rnd 4 4sc, 2inc, 4sc (12)

Rnd 5 5sc, 2inc, 5sc (14)

Rnd 6 6sc, 2inc, 6sc (16)

Rnd 7 7sc, 2inc, 7sc (18)

Rnd 8 8sc, 2inc, 8sc (20)

Rnd 9 9sc, 2inc, 9sc (22)

Rnd 10 10sc, 2inc, 10sc (24)

Rnd 11-17 Sc around (24)

Rnd 18 6sc, dec (21)

Rnd 19-21 Sc around (21)

Rnd 22 5sc, dec (18)

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Rnd 23-30 Sc around (18)

Rnd 31 4sc, dec (15)

Rnd 32 Sc around (15)

Rnd 33 3sc, dec (12)

Rnd 34 Sc around (12)

Rnd 35 2sc, dec (9)

Flatten and Sc through both layers

Stripe 4

Use Dark Blue City

Piece 2

Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 4sc, 2inc (8)

Rnd 3 6sc, 2inc (10)

Rnd 4 8sc, 2inc (12)

Rnd 5 10sc, 2inc (14)

Rnd 6 12sc, 2inc (16)

Rnd 7 14sc, 2inc (18)

Sl st and fasten off

Piece 1

Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 4sc, 2inc (8)

Rnd 3 6sc, 2inc (10)

Rnd 4 8sc, 2inc (12)

Rnd 5 10sc, 2inc (14)

Rnd 6 12sc, 2inc (16)

Rnd 7 14sc, 2inc (18)

Rnd 8-12 Sc around (18)

Connect Piece 1 with Piece 2

Rnd 13 Sc around (36)

Rnd 14 10sc, dec (33)

Rnd 15 9sc, dec (30)

Rnd 16 8sc, dec (27)

Rnd 17 7sc, dec (24)

Rnd 18 6sc, dec (21)

Rnd 19 5sc, dec (18)

Rnd 20-23 Sc around (18)

Rnd 31 4sc, dec (15)

Rnd 32 Sc around (15)

Rnd 33 3sc, dec (12)

Rnd 34 Sc around (12)

Rnd 35 2sc, dec (9)

Flatten and Sc through both layers

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Bangs

Piece 1 + 3

Use Dark City Blue

Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 Sc, inc (9)

Rnd 3-13 Sc around (9)

Flatten and Sc through both layers.

Piece 2

Use Turquise

Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 Sc, inc (9)

Rnd 3-13 Sc around (9)

Flatten and Sc through both layers.

Mane

Dark City Blue Stripe 1

Rnd 1 5sc in magic ring (5)

Rnd 2 3sc, 2inc (7)

Rnd 3 5sc, 2inc (9)

Rnd 4-19 Sc around (9)

Sl st and fasten off, leaving long tail for

sewing. Sew open end tog.

Solstice Heather Stripe 2

Rnd 1 5sc in magic ring (5)

Rnd 2 3sc, 2inc (7)

Rnd 3 5sc, 2inc (9)

Rnd 4-5 Sc around (9)

Fasten Off

Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 Sc around (6)

Connect with the other blue piece making

them 1

Rnd 4 Sc around (15)

Rnd 5 3sc, dec (12)

Rnd 6 Sc around (12)

Rnd 7 2sc, dec (9)

Rnd 8-13 Sc around (9)

Sl st and fasten off, leaving long tail for

sewing. Sew open end tog.

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Turquise Stripe 3

Rnd 1 5sc in magic ring (5)

Rnd 2 3sc, 2inc (7)

Rnd 3 5sc, 2inc (9)

Rnd 4-13 Sc around (9)

Sl st and fasten off, leaving long tail for

sewing. Sew open end tog.

Dark City Blue Stripe 4

Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 Sc around (6)

Fasten Off

Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 5sc, inc (7)

Rnd 3 6sc, inc (8)

Rnd 4 7sc, inc (9)

Connect the first blue piece making them 1

Rnd 5 Sc around (15)

Rnd 6 3sc, dec (12)

Rnd 7 2sc, dec (9)

Rnd 8-11 Sc around (9)

Rnd 12 8sc, inc (10)

Rnd 13 9sc, inc (11)

Rnd 14 Sc around (11)

Sl st and fasten off, leaving long tail for

sewing. Sew open end tog.

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Print this page as a template. You can

visit nerdyknitterdesigns.blogspot.com

for eye creating tutorial.

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General Instructions

Stuffing

Stuff your toys firmly so they retain their shape and don’t look droopy. Be

careful not to overstuff them, though, because the stuffing will stretch the fabric and

may show through the stitches. I always use polyester fiberfill stuffing because it’s

nonallergenic, wont bunch up, and it’s washable, which is always good when making

toys, make sure you follow the yarn care instructions on the label

How to change yarn colors

Some projects require alternating two colors in the body. To do this, work the last

stitch of a round until one step remains in the stitch; then work the last step with the

new color and continue the round in the new color.

Adding the extremities

I always use a tapestry needle and the same color of yarn as the pieces (or at least

one of the pieces) That I want to sew together. When sewing pieces to the body, make

sure they are securely attached so that little fingers can’t pull them off.

On some animals, the opening of the extremities will remain open for sewing

onto the body; the instructions will tell you when to leave them open. Position the limb

on the body and sew all around it, going through the front stitches of both the limb and

the body.

On other animals, the opening of the extremities will be sewn closed before being

attached to the body. To do this, pinch the opening closed, line up the stitches of one

side with the other side, and sew through the front loop of one side and the back loop of

the other side. Position the piece where you want it on the body and sew.

Weaving in ends

Weaving in ends is easy on little ami pieces. Because the pieces are stuffed,

simply pull the tails to the inside of the piece and leave them. The tails will be secure

inside the pieces. If there are any tails left after sewing into the body, pull it out 1-2

inches away, and snip close to the piece, being careful not to cut the crochet stitches.

If you have any questions or see a mistake in the pattern please contact me at

[email protected] or our group at http://www.ravelry.com/groups/nerdy-knitters-

test-subjects You should get a response within 24 hours. I offer total pattern support so feel free

to ask.

This pattern is an original pattern by Ashley Andrews (October 2013). Please do not claim this

pattern as your own. If you are interested in becoming a Nerdy Knitter Seller please join our

group and submit a request.